babrie doll By hen shaer May 21, 1959 The Barbie doll was invented by Ruth Handler May 21, 1959 300,000 Barbie dolls were sold. May 21, 1961 the ken doll was invented. May 21, 1961 Red hair was added May 21, 1965 Barbie had bendable legs, and eyes that open and shut May 21, 1967 A Twist 'N Turn Barbie was released that had a moveable body that twisted at the waist. May 21, 1969 Barbie did have a black friend named Christie who was introduced. May 21, 1980 the first African American Barbie and Hispanic Barbie were introduced
